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FROM CharJenPro www.charjenpro.com/
The last time we reviewed an iPad stand from MagFlött, we were thoroughly impressed by its premium build quality, sturdy magnetic connection, and multiple orientations and angles. So when we heard that there was a MagFlött Pro on the way for the iPad Pro, you bet we were keen to get our hands on it.
With the advent of Stage Manager and Universal Control, using an iPad as a quasi-desktop machine has never been more vogue, and a good iPad stand can really elevate that experience.
As the name suggests, the MagFlött Pro is a premium magnetic height adjustable stand for the 12.9-inch and the 11-inch iPad Pro, as well as the 10.9-inch iPad Air. More specifically, it works with the third generation iPad Pro onwards when it comes to the 12.9-inch version and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation 11-inch iPad Pro, it also works with the iPad Air 4 and 5 and the regular iPad 10th generation released last year.
The key features of the MagFlött Pro are its adjustable height and its magnetic design. But has this burgeoning Kickstarter project done enough to win your hard-earned cash? We’d say yes, read on to find out why.
Price and availability
The CharJen MagFlött Pro is available from CharJen’s website, where it lives at around $150. It’s on sale now. As noted, the 12.9-inch model fits the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gen iPads, while the 11-inch model first all the 11-inch iPad Pro models, the iPad Air 4 and 5, and the iPad 10 (2022). So while the moniker is “Pro”, this can definitely be used for certain non-Pro iPads too! It comes in one color, gray.
What we like
The MagFlött Pro we tested was an early pre-production prototype, so there’s a solid chance that CharJen still has time to iron out any kinks in the process and make tweaks and improvements where necessary.
Out of the box, the first thing you notice is the build quality of the aluminum used to create the frame. Weighing in at 3 lbs or just shy of 1.4kg, this is a stand that won’t look out of place alongside any Apple product of your choice, be it a Mac mini, Studio, MacBook, or a Studio Display. It exudes the same sort of solidity you’d expect from an Apple product, and iPad users will love that.
You won’t notice the microfiber that covers the MagSafe panel once your iPad is attached, but it’s reassuringly soft, so you know there’s no chance of your iPad getting damaged while in situ.
The MagFlött Pro builds on the previous generation by adding adjustable height. The lowest height on offer is 12 inches (from the base of the stand to t
